Patti is a Collinsville native and has been a part of the racetrack in many roles since 1991; her stepmom was a trainer and her father was an owner, so horse racing was in her blood. In addition to owning her own Ponying Business, she is an owner and breeder and trains a stable of 40+ horses. She has served on the HBPA Board of Directors for the last 7 years and sits on the Backside and Benevolence Committees.